A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8280889 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 82374128 epoch_slot_no: 121328 block_no: 8280712 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 20691 time: 2023-01-17 07:26:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x335225a7459d9fe6f0a9abfc25d8d0fa2f562de5c3195c1e3f362f90eada4750Block Operator
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